We'll I'm in... Taking train on Friday, staying overnight somewhere on Thomas Circle. Taking train back Saturday. I probably won't join you for BBQ though. Sad, I know, but I have get get back.
We can take pictures outside and in the main hall. From there, we can wander over to the Supreme Court, which is closed, but again we can shoot outside. And then do the same at the Capitol. Note that tripods aren't allowed on the Capitol grounds without a permit.
At that point, we'll see how we're doing on time. If people are interested, we can various monuments and memorials. When we're ready for lunch, we'll go to China Town, where there are ample street photography opportunities and great food.
After lunch, we'll saddle up and head to the U.S. National Arboretum for some nature photography.
Again, we'll regroup mid-afternoon and decide when to leave. Last year, many people seemed to appreciate the chance to relax for an hour or so before dinner while I headed home to cook. You're welcome to do or come home with me. I'll give out directions on Saturday.
After dinner, we'll head out to shoot whatever the people who come along want to photograph. All of the monuments and memorials are beautiful at night. I'm guessing we'll leave my house around 8 and shoot until people fall over. :)
Nikolai, it'll be very easy to drop you at Union Station on our way to my house from the Arboretum - it's right on the way.
Please confirm in a post below that you're coming and for what part - this'll help me plan food and ensure we have enough drivers.
Nikolai, I have you, obviously.
Scooter97 is coming with banmorn.
MaryO and marcbenton, I also know you're coming all day.
Sorry Jeffrey, I thought Tom and I could make it this time. Unfortunately I'm going to have to pull out. However, sometime in the next month or two (definitely before winter sets in) we'll be down. When that happens I'll contact you, of course.
Have a great time, one and all. You'll be in my thoughts. Enjoy, and I'll be wishing you perfect photography weather.
Jeanne
News flash: for the night shoot, we'll go to the Pentagon 9/11 memorial that opens today. From the pics I've seen, it should be a moving, visually stunning memorial.
Not too often that you get a chance to photograph a national memorial 2 days after it opens. I expect it'll be a somber shoot, but still very good.
Saturday's forecast is brightening some so maybe we can stay dry after all.
Jeff - my husband has promised to bring my car back Friday night so I can drive Saturday if we need me to (pardon my awkward grammar). If there are fewer than 8 people we should probably just go with one van, though, to make parking and coordination easier.
I'm in for the capital and arboritum and then will need to cut out before dinner. My Mom would like to come if there is carpool room for two.
Looking forward meeting everyone.
- weather now says only a 30% chance of rain. Which doesn't mean it won't target us, but it's much better than earlier forecasts.
- anyone coming in from VA via Metro should be aware that the Yellow Line bridge over the Potomac will be closed, so you need to take or transfer to a Blue or Orange Line train. Ditto for getting to the Pentagon from DC.
